Finding the Third Proportional to 237,464,824.50 and 363,259,302.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,464,824.50 and 363,259,302.75 is: 555,692,074.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,464,824.50 : 363,259,302.75 = 363,259,302.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,464,824.50/363,259,302.75 = 363,259,302.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,464,824.50x = 363,259,302.75 × 363,259,302.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,464,824.50x = 131,957,321,034,416,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,957,321,034,416,160/237,464,824.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,692,074.87
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